The U.S. Army launched this inaugural award program to recognize partnerships between installations and communities that provide cost efficiencies, improve community relations and mission training, and demonstrate ingenuity.

The City of Monterey is honored for the cooperative project of bringing a half marathon to Dubrovnik, Croatia. This award recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding community and individual Sister City programs, promoting peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation.

In the Inaugural Year of the Award, The City of Monterey is honored as a Great American Defense Community by the Association of Defense Communities. Monterey is recognized for the support the provided to the military community in Community Building and Integration, Support and Collaboration, Educational and Employment Opportunities and Family Support.

Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County Awards

March 24, 2016

The Monterey Public Library was awarded “Best Library” because the “librarians and staff go to superhuman lengths to help ordinary citizens.”

The City Manager’s Office was the Editor’s Pick for “Best Government Use of Social Media”.

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

April 19, 2016

The Government Finance Officers Association awarded Monterey the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015

Commendation for Building Maintenance Staff

April 7, 2016

On March 23, a guest visiting the Presidio of Monterey lost consciousness, fell and went into cardiac arrest. Ed Leon and Fred Pagan, City of Monterey Building Maintenance staff, observed her falling and went into action performing necessary steps, including CPR, to resuscitate her. Ed and Fred received a commendation for their courageous and heroic act of kindness and their effective handling of the situation.

The City of Monterey's Plans and Public Works Department gives out the annual Belt Buckle Awards. The recognition is given to exceptional employees, for their hard work and dedication to the organization and community.

It is the policy of the City of Monterey to increase the financial assets of the City by seeking out and pursuing funding opportunities for programs and projects that will benefit the City and its residents.

Noted Designations

Language Capital of the World
Tree City USA since 1981
Purple Heart City
Hidden Heroes City
TsunamiReady Community